1. Assists w Use of Bedpan
1.1. 1. Explains procedure speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible
1.1.1. 2. Privacy is provided w a curtain, screen, or door
1.1.1.1. 3. Before placing bedpan, lowers head of bed
1.1.1.1.1. 4. Puts on clean gloves before placing bedpan under client
2. Cleans Upper or lower denture
2.1. 1. Puts on clean gloves before handling denture
2.1.1. 2. Bottom of sink is lined and/or sink is partially filled w water before denture is held over sink
2.1.1.1. 3. Rinses denture in moderate temp running water before brushing them
2.1.1.1.1. 4. Applies denture toothpaste to toothbrush
3. Counts and records radial pulse
3.1. 1. Explains procedure, speaking clearing, slowly, and directly, mainting face-to-face contact whenever possible
3.1.1. 2. Places fingertips on thumb side of client's writs to locate radial pulse
3.1.1.1. 3. Count beats for one full minute
3.1.1.1.1. 4. Signaling device is within reach
4. Applies One Knee-high Elastic Stocking
4.1. 1. Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible
4.1.1. 2. Privacy is provided w a curtain, screen, or door
4.1.1.1. 3. Client is in supine position (lying down in bed) while stocking is applied
4.1.1.1.1. 4. Turns stocking inside-out, at last the heel
5. Assist To Ambulate Using Transfer Belt
5.1. 1. Explain procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible
5.1.1. 2. Privacy is provided w a curtain, screen, or door
5.1.1.1. 3. Before assiting to stand, client is waering non-skid shoes/ footwear
5.1.1.1.1. 4. Before assisting to stand, bed is at a safe level